Profitable Networking Seminar scheduled for March 31 in Tualatin

TUALATIN, Ore. — Job hunters and those working to build their business relationships will profit from the upcoming "Networking in a Nutshell" seminar scheduled for Saturday, March 31, from 9-10 a.m. at the Tualatin Comfort Inn and Suites. Admission is $9.99.

Conducted by business consultant Tamara J. Hufford-Wong, the seminar will address:
• How to get past gatekeepers
• Effective pitching by telephone
• How to make the right first impression
• Making meeting people fun again
• How the proper preparation will reduce stress

"Effective networking is beyond handing someone a business card — it's about creating a relationship," Hufford-Wong said. "This seminar will motivate people to act using concrete steps to build better business networking skills."